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The Mormon Prophet (1899)

By Lily Dougall

2018-12-13 22:45:05

In studying the rise of this curious sect I have discovered that certain misconceptions concerning it are deeply rooted in the minds of many of the more earnest of the well-wishers to society. Some otherwise well-informed people hold Mormonism to be ... Read more
In studying the rise of this curious sect I have discovered that certain misconceptions concerning it are deeply rooted in the minds of many of the more earnest of the well-wishers to society. Some otherwise well-informed people hold Mormonism to be synonymous with polygamy, believe that Brigham Young was its chief prophet, and are convinced that the miseries of oppressed women and tyrannies exercised over helpless subjects of both sexes are the only themes that the religion of more than two hundred thousand people can afford. When I have ventured in conversation to deny these somewhat fabulous notions, it has been earnestly suggested to me that to write on so false a religion in other than a polemic spirit would tend to the undermining of civilised life. Less

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File size236.433 KB
Print pages440
PublisherPublic Domain Books
Publication date2011-08-16
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781164418436
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Lily Dougall
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Lily Dougall (1858–1923) was a Canadian author[1] and feminist.[2] Born into an evangelical Presbyterian newspaper family, Dougall’s liberal views often conflicted with her religious upbringing...

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